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(Part-time) Special Education
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$88,529 / year median in California
+2% projected growth
Job Description
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma, General Education Degree (GED) or State High School Proficiency certificate.
- Completion of 48 semester units, an Associate's degree or higher or taken and passed the CBEST exam or successful completion of a rigorous, local, Paraeducator Academic Assessment.
- Sufficient experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.
- Some positions within the classification may require formal demonstration of specific knowledge and skills within the special education area to which assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma, General Education Degree (GED) or State High School Proficiency certificate.
- Completion of 48 semester units, an Associate's degree or higher or taken and passed the CBEST exam or successful completion of a rigorous, local, Paraeducator Academic Assessment.
- Sufficient experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.
- Some positions within the classification may require formal demonstration of specific knowledge and skills within the special education area to which assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Physical, mental, and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities.
- Physical stamina sufficient to sustain light to medium physical labor for up to 8 hours, sit and/or walk for prolonged periods of time.
- Physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment (office, district, school site to site) for sustained periods of time on hard flooring, climb slopes, stairs, ramps, and to respond to emergency situations.
- Physical strength sufficient to periodically lift and/or carry 15 pounds of material or supplies; occasionally lift 40 or more pounds with assistance.
- Indoor/outdoor work environment.
Note:
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position and is not exhaustive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Comments and Other InformationPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Physical, mental, and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities.
- Physical stamina sufficient to sustain light to medium physical labor for up to 8 hours, sit and/or walk for prolonged periods of time.
- Physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment (office, district, school site to site) for sustained periods of time on hard flooring, climb slopes, stairs, ramps, and to respond to emergency situations.
- Physical strength sufficient to periodically lift and/or carry 15 pounds of material or supplies; occasionally lift 40 or more pounds with assistance.
- Indoor/outdoor work environment.